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Reflecting on who I am...what is important to me...and the gifts I offer the world, I have reorganized this PhotoSchmoozer blog into separate pages for your viewing. I am about so much...people - relationships - drums and rhythms and especially photography...and I realize that although separate, they are all so INTEGRATED into the Whole of who I am!! It's a very peaceful thought and I am thankful for the intuitive gift to see the connections and the relationships. Enjoy the journey through the blog...and WELCOME.Contemplative photography is about being totally present and seeing exactly what is before you, without filters or judgment. It is about seeing with your heart.Doesn't everyone see what is before them? Not really. You may see a candle on a table. Do you also see the shadows it creates? Or the reflections that the light casts on it? Or it's underlying shape and form?

DRUMS, Rhythms and Relationships

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

WOO HOO!! Molly's Cupcakes & Synchronicities in Iowa City Iowa

My mind is still absorbing some of the experiences I had after Amtrak cancelled my train home because of the snowstorm in West Virginia. So explore Iowa City and see what it has to offer since well I might not be back again! But we can never say never now can we? So first an amazing black bean burger for lunch and then a walk to find an ATM for $$. Can't take a bus home without some cash to guide the experience as necessary. So I am strolling down the street on a perfectly sunny and amazing day - watching students on U of Iowa's campus out rallying for Romney. I wanted to go over and ask them what they thought he would/could do for them but gaining wisdom as I age, I thought it wouldn't be the best idea. So I walked down the street and discovered Molly's Cupcakes...all of the senses drew me in. I had to sit and gaze for awhile before I could make a decision but I was drawn in by the sign for CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY so I knew I had to go for it. Chocolate ganache, raspberry filling and chocolate cupcake. Need I say more?!? Just look at the cupcakes in the case and see the ones on the top shelf with the red raspberry on top!! A picture is worth a thousand words BUT taste sensations are most awesome!! See again it proves that synchronicities abound because had I been on the road to Chicago, I would have totally missed this part of the adventure!!

DRUMS!!! For Sale!!

Bill and I are making drums - they are beautiful and sound terrific!!We will consider selling some of them, so contact us and let's talk!! martiemol@aol.com

Meet the Baby Drums: They are For Sale!!!

These are for the little ones - sit on the floor and play-alone or with someone else. Find your rhythm and have FUN!!

What fun to make Homemade Drums!

In September, 2010, I attended the Remo drum company's HealthRHYTHMS training. It was a fantastic 2 1/2 day event - learning about hand drumming and drum circles and the variety of ways that these activities are beneficial to people. Dr. Barry Bittman shared some of the exciting research that he has done that provides evidence of the benefits to participants - team building, stress reduction, FUN, spirit, communication and... Christine Stevens was our co-facilitator - an open free spirit who guided us in drum circle facilitation and then Alyssa Janney shared all of the ins and outs of the business/marketing piece for Certified HealthRHYHTMS facilitators. That I am after the training and fun...and meaningful it is. Call me to talk about scheduling a training event or a series for your friends, co-workers or community: 856-256-8380. At the training, I talked with Roy and he shared how he had made drums (so had Julie...and a few others) They sent us info about sonotubes and how to make drums. The rest has been persistent exploration from my curious husband (with my helping hands) and then my sense of fun in decorating them!! People are beginning to ask to buy them. Why not?!?

Spring Gardens!

This one makes me think of Spring and all of the flowers that bloom in our garden.

FISH!!

Love the colors of this fish drum!!

Subtle yet Expressive

Different colors for African fabric - subtle but beautiful!

African Masks

This fabric came from Africa. A guy travels there and brings it back to Sam's Fabric Outlet in the Berlin,NJ Farmer's market

Bright and Bountiful

The colors on this drum are so vivid! I am definitely attracted to BRIGHT!!

Beaded Hippie Drum

This one is Anne Marie's favorite. She calls it the Hippie Drum with the batik fabric and the beads.

Out of Africa

Another of the fabrics that have come to Sam's from Africa. I love the vibrancy of the colors I use on the drums!!

Fiery Red Flames

I love the vibrancy of this drum - looks like flamesand the buttons just pop out to add just a bit more color!!

Why This?? Why Now??

Welcome Each Day With a Sense of Purpose!! I have been reading several interesting books on Aging: lessons from other cultures - The Blue Zone and Healthy at 100 by John Robbins. Each tells how important it is to wake up each day with a sense of purpose. When I saw this at the Rt. 13 Flea Market in DE recently, I knew this was a SYNCHRONICITY and a message to share with my friends all over the world! Take it to heart and ENJOY!!

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